Glenn Wilson
- January 10, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Glenn Wilson |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 22, 1958(1958-12-22) |
Age | 66 |
Birthplace | Baytown |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Baytown |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Glenn Wilson Biography
Name | Glenn Wilson |
Birthday | Dec 22 |
Birth Year | 1958 |
Place Of Birth | Baytown |
Home Town | Baytown |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Glenn Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 22, 1958 in Baytown, Baytown, United States. Glenn Dwight Wilson (born December 22, 1958) is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1982 and 1993, for the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros. He was primarily used as a right fielder.
Wilson owned and operated a gas station in Conroe, Texas. From 2004 to 2006, he was a manager in independent minor league baseball for the Coastal Bend Aviators of the Central Baseball League and the Chillicothe Paints of the Frontier League. He released his autobiography, co-written with Darrell Halk and titled Headed Home: A [sic] MLB All-Star’s Search for Truth, in 2012.
On September 15, 1988, Wilson hit two home runs off Randy Johnson, the first two homers ever surrendered by Johnson. At the start of the following season, Wilson again tagged Johnson for a homer.
Glenn Wilson Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Glenn Wilson is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Glenn Wilson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Wilson was selected in the 1st round (18th pick) of the 1980 amateur draft by the Tigers. He made his major league debut on April 15, 1982. He played two seasons for the Tigers, and then was traded on March 24, 1984 along with John Wockenfuss to the Philadelphia Phillies for Willie Hernández and Dave Bergman.
Wilson was best known for his strong throwing arm, and he led all National League outfielders for assists in 1985, 1986, and 1987, throwing out 18 and 20 base-runners from right field, respectively. In 1987, Wilson three times threw out base runners who attempted to reach first base after apparent singles into right field. His most successful season as a batter was in 1985, when he drove in 102 runs, and recorded 167 base hits with 14 home runs in 608 at bats for a .275 batting average. He was selected as a National League All-Star in 1985. On August 5, 1987 he pitched in the bottom on the 8th inning in a game against the New York Mets when the Phillies ran out of relief pitchers and manager Lee Elia put him on the mound. In the only pitching appearance of his career, he struck out Howard Johnson.
According to writer-director Richard Linklater, the Glen McReynolds character (played by Tyler Hoechlin) in the 2016 film Everybody Wants Some!! is based on Wilson, who was the filmmaker’s teammate at Sam Houston State.
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Facts & Trivia
Glenn Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Glenn Wilson celebrates birthday on December 22 of every year.